Avila Beach Park at San Juan Street, Avila Beach, California.

It is yet another one of the few beaches that you can wade in.....but watch for hypothermia. The water in this area of CA, is super-cold and most will use wetsuits. Due to prior extensive oil pollution in this beach, I would also research. They had to replace the top few feet of soil in Avila town due to oil residue.

The views here are nice & it is pleasant to walk barefoot on the shore. Food & hotels are right here & the 101 is just a few miles away.
Prices are rather high for what you get here.
There are lots of wine tasting places a few blocks away.
People can tend to clog the area when there are reports of Whales to watch.